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| View Article | 11:01 p.m. | July 17, 2026 | NBC Local | Several rounds of storms, second wave of wildfire smoke expected to hit Chicago area | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/several-rounds-of-storms-second-wave-of-wildfire-smoke-expected-to-hit-chicago-area/3963234/ | Though folks in the Chicago area are likely eager to get outside after days of poor air quality while the region was covered by a blanket of thick wildfire smoke, several rounds of strong storms and a second wave of wildfire smoke may put a damper on outdoor plans. Much … |
| View Article | 11:01 p.m. | July 17, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | White Sox' rout of Toronto 'stokes the flames' for red-hot offense after All-Star break | https://chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/2026/07/17/white-sox-toronto-braden-montgomery-murakami-derby | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] TORONTO — [ _White Sox_ ][7] hitters picked up where they left off before the All-Star break, pounding the … |
| View Article | 11 p.m. | July 17, 2026 | CBS Local | Indiana State Police trooper wounded in shootout returns home from the hospital | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/indiana-state-police-trooper-sgt-justin-heflin-released-hospital-shooting/ | An [ Indiana State Police trooper who was shot in the line of duty ][18] one week ago has been released from the hospital. Sgt. Justin Heflin walked out of Memorial Hospital in South Bend as other state troopers and officers from other departments saluted him on Friday. Heflin was … |
| View Article | 11 p.m. | July 17, 2026 | CBS Local | Sam Antonacci hits two-run HR, Braden Montgomery drives in four as White Sox beat Blue Jays 12-4 | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/sam-antonacci-braden-montgomery-white-sox-vs-blue-jays-recap-july-17-2026/ | Sam Antonacci hit a two-run home run, Braden Montgomery matched his career-high with four RBIs, and the Chicago White Sox extended their winning streak to four with a 12-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night. Braden Montgomery had a three-run triple and Colson Montgomery added a three-run … |
| View Article | 11 p.m. | July 17, 2026 | CBS Local | Chicago cyclosporiasis patient recalls uncomfortable experience. "Avoid it if you can." | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-cyclosporiasis-patient-recalls-illness/ | A Chicago man who got sick from cyclosporiasis amid a nationwide outbreak said it's been a terribly unpleasant experience, and as uncomfortable as it might be to talk about the topic, he wants his story and experience to help others. Taylor Farms de Mexico, a lettuce supplier to fast-food giant … |
| View Article | 11 p.m. | July 17, 2026 | CBS Local | Jeffers hits 3-run HR to back Ober in the Twins' 5-2 win over the Cubs | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/ryan-jeffers-twins-cubs-game-recap-july-17-2026/ | Ryan Jeffers hit a go-ahead three-run homer, Bailey Ober struck out seven in 5 1/3 innings and the surging Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago Cubs 5-2 on Friday night. The Twins got back to .500 for the first time since April 22. They have won three straight and 10 of … |
| View Article | 11 p.m. | July 17, 2026 | CBS Local | Teen sucker-punched, robbed of cell phone charger in Block 37 mall near Red Line stop | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/teen-sucker-punched-block-37-attack-cta-red-line/ | A Chicago teen said she was punched in the face and robbed of her phone charger while heading to a CTA Red Line stop downtown earlier this week. Ariana Harland, 17, insisted she did not know her attacker, nor did she do anything to provoke the random attack. She's thankful … |
| View Article | 11 p.m. | July 17, 2026 | CBS Local | America at 250: How Chicago revolutionized the fast food industry | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/america-at-250-how-chicago-revolutionized-the-fast-food-industry/ | One way to get to know any culture is to try its food. Like it or not, fast food is undeniably American, and Chicago helped revolutionize the industry. Long before the golden arches of McDonald's, Americans have had an appetite for food prepared fast. Chicago found a way to satisfy … |
| View Article | 11 p.m. | July 17, 2026 | ABC Local | Chicago consumers react to potential cyclosporiasis outbreak source linked to Taco Bell ID'd by FDA | https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-consumers-react-potential-cyclosporiasis-outbreak-source-identified-fda-taylor-farms-linked-taco-bell-lettuce/19529885/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- At a Taco Bell restaurant in Chicago's Loop on Friday, some customers said they are reconsidering their orders amid warnings tied to a cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce served at some Taco Bell locations. The FDA has identified a single farm in Mexico as [ … |
| View Article | 11 p.m. | July 17, 2026 | ABC Local | Chicago-area father of Air Force airman detained by ICE after immigration status interview: attorney | https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-area-man-luis-alberto-ramirez-zavala-father-air-force-airman-detained-ice-immigration-status-interview/19529973/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Chicago-area man is in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody after being detained following a scheduled immigration status interview, his attorney said. His daughter, who serves in the U.S. Air Force, is now hoping for his release. ### [ ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click … |
| View Article | 11 p.m. | July 17, 2026 | ABC Local | Service dog reunited with 9-year-old girl after being taken from yard on South Side, family says | https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-crime-service-dog-reunited-9-year-old-girl-being-taken-south-side-yard-king-drive-family-says/19530002/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Chicago family is celebrating a special reunion. A service dog stolen from a little girl with autism was back home Friday. ### [ ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch ][1] Blossom was taken Sunday night after slipping out of the family's fence … |
| View Article | 9:01 p.m. | July 17, 2026 | NBC Local | Uncertainty clouds the forecast on if wildfire smoke will affect World Cup final | https://www.nbcchicago.com/world-cup/uncertainty-clouds-the-forecast-on-if-wildfire-smoke-will-affect-world-cup-final/3963208/ | Mikel Merino can smell and see the smoke from the Canadian wildfires that are making for hazy conditions across large parts of the U.S., including northern New Jersey where he and Spain are set to face Argentina in the World Cup final on Sunday. Merino is trying not to focus … |
| View Article | 9:01 p.m. | July 17, 2026 | NBC Local | Winds push wildfire smoke away from Chicago ahead of second wave over weekend | https://www.nbcchicago.com/local-2/winds-push-wildfire-smoke-away-from-chicago-ahead-of-second-wave-over-weekend/3963207/ | Southwest winds have pushed the wildfire smoke away from Chicago, for now. While blue skies broke through the blanket of haze covering much of northeast Illinois by Friday afternoon, the Chicago area is not completely in the clear of smoky conditions. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. … |
| View Article | 9:01 p.m. | July 17, 2026 | NBC Local | Boy, 17, facing murder charge after deadly shooting of 13-year-old in Chicago | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/boy-17-facing-murder-charge-after-deadly-shooting-of-13-year-old-in-chicago/3963224/ | A 17-year-old is facing a first-degree murder charge after he was arrested in connection with the deadly shooting of a 13-year-old in late May, police announced on Friday. The 17-year-old boy, who police did not name, was arrested on Friday by Chicago police officers and U.S. Marshals on the 3000 … |
| View Article | 9:01 p.m. | July 17, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Teen charged after 13-year-old boy fatally shot in South Chicago: police | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/teen-charged-after-13-year-old-boy-fatally-shot-south-chicago-police | #### The Brief * * A 17-year-old boy was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of a 13-year-old boy in Chicago's South Chicago neighborhood. * Police said the victim was shot in the 8200 block of South Coles Avenue and later died at Comer Children's Hospital. … |
| View Article | 9:01 p.m. | July 17, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Chicago air quality: How to keep your pets safe from wildfire smoke | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-air-quality-how-keep-your-pets-safe-from-wildfire-smoke | ![Chicago air quality: How to keep your pets safe from wildfire smoke][3] ![Chicago air quality: How to keep your pets safe from wildfire smoke][3] #### [ Chicago air quality: How to keep your pets safe from wildfire smoke ][4] The poor air quality in Chicago isn't just a concern for … |
| View Article | 9:01 p.m. | July 17, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Five shot at funeral held at Greater Love Tabernacle Church | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/detroit-police-respond-shooting-scene-plymouth-road | #### The Brief * * 4 victims and the suspect were shot outside of a funeral. * Police had been warned violence could happen, and were on hand. **(FOX 2)** \- A gruesome scene broke out outside the Greater Love Tabernacle Church Friday evening when a shooter showed up and … |
| View Article | 9 p.m. | July 17, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | With sights set on World Series, second half means go time for Cubs: ‘There’s some sense of urgency’ | https://chicago.suntimes.com/cubs/2026/07/17/cubs-world-series-playoffs-postseason-brewers-nl-central-standings-dansby-swanson-phil-maton-jameson-taillon-injury-updates-daniel-palencia-matt-shaw-pete-crow-armstrong-alex-bregman | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][15] * [ Facebook ][16] * [ Bluesky ][17] * [ Email ][18] * [ Reddit ][19] * [ Flipboard ][20] It’s go time for the [ Cubs ][21] . After [ surviving ][22] an avalanche of pitching injuries and … |
| View Article | 9 p.m. | July 17, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Skylar Diggins remains out but says role conversations are moving forward | https://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-sky/2026/07/17/skylar-diggins-remains-out-but-says-role-conversations-are-moving-forward | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] The [ Sky’s ][7] offense was clicking again Friday night. Five players scored in double figures and they got … |
| View Article | 9 p.m. | July 17, 2026 | ABC Local | 17-year-old suspect charged with murder in shooting of 13-year-old boy in South Chicago, police say | https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-shooting-17-year-old-suspect-charged-murder-13-boy-deantwan-mckeever-coles-ave-south/19529544/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- A teen suspect has now been charged with first-degree murder after a 13-year-old boy was fatally [ shot two months ago ][1] on the city's South Side, Chicago police said. The victim, 13-year-old DeAntwan McKeever, [ died a week after ][2] he was shot in South Chicago, … |